Let Honolulu Vote Update 3-11-07

Aloha all - A quick update. Last Sunday Paul Smith and Bud Ebel collected signatures at McCoy Pavilion, in Ala Moana Park. And Bob Kessler collected signatures at the Handcrafters Fair at Kaka'ako Park. Some success at both places.

During the week we received a bunch of signatures from Janell Israel, who is collecting in her office at 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1604. Mahalo, Janell. By the way, Janell Israel owns a financial advisor service. Her office information also is posted on our web site, LETHONOLULUVOTE.ORG.

Next Saturday morning, March 17, Bob Kessler will be collecting signatures in the parking lot at the Kapiolani Community College Farmer's Market. The hours will be 7:30 to 11AM. Send your friends down to sign. And come down yourself - this is a wonderful Farmer's Market.

A reminder that each Monday either Paul Smith or Bob Kessler will be calling in to the Rick Hamada show sometime during the 7AM hour to discuss LHV. Rick is on KHVH, 830 on the AM dial. He has invited us to call in weekly with an update. By the way, stick around for Rick's 8AM hour as well. Each Monday he interviews his Mom from 8 to 8:30AM, and she is one sharp lady.

If we're going to give Rick Hamada an update, that means we have to hear from you. Please try to give us weekly updates either by email or by phone.

On the down side, our interview with Mike Buck on the program 'Community Matters' isn't available yet on the KHVH web site. But keep checking at KHVH830AM.COM. Click on 'LINKS' then on 'TOWNPODCAST'. The podcast should be posted soon.

Remember our milestones. Even though we're trying to get our initiative on the 2008 General Election ballot, we really want enough signatures by this summer to influence this year's City budget deliberations. That means we want the Council to know we're going to get on the ballot! So we have to collect those signatures NOW!

And don't forget that Paul Smith and Bob Kessler are available to speak to your groups to explain what we're doing -- and why. We're all just going to keep being worn down by taxes until someone changes the City Charter to empower Oahu's voters on tax issues. We're happy to explain that to anyone who will listen.

Thank you all for your dedication and help. Without you, none of this is possible.

Bob Kessler

Co-Chair, LET HONOLULU VOTE

Ph. 922-6188

Paul Smith

Co-Chair, LET HONOLULUVOTE

lethonoluluvote@aol.com

Ph. 524-2436

SBA Micro Enterprise 101

SBA Design Series Promotes Entrepreneurship for the Independent-Minded

HONOLULU, HI -- America is the land of free enterprise – right? So, anyone can start a small business – the hard part is doing it right and making it succeed. The fundamental elements of starting a small business are often ignored or taken for granted. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a series of seminars for individuals starting new business ventures and business owners wanting to grow or expand their existing businesses.

Micro Enterprise 101 is a one-half-day workshop that addresses the key components that start-up ventures should consider. Speakers from both public and private sector will discuss some of the most critical areas for start-up businesses. Attendees will learn:

· What it takes to be an entrepreneur, David Brown, SBA

· How to obtain the necessary licenses for your operation, Jayna Uyehara, DCCA

· What legal structure best suits your business, Jayna Uyehara, DCCA

· Why and how to create a business plan, Joann Seery, Serious Business Solutions

· The fundamentals of marketing and customer relations, Bob Sigall, Creative-1

This event is a part of the SBA’s Designs for Success 2007 Small Business Series and will be held on Tuesday, March 20 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the new Cupola Events Theatre in the Honolulu Design Center , 1250 Kapiolani Boulevard . After a short break, a second session on “Financing with SBA” will be presented from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to address where to find money necessary to get your business started or to expand your venture. Newer small business owners should plan to attend both workshops.

SBA seminars are offered FREE to support the success of small businesses in Hawaii . Anyone interested in attending can register by either phone, email or online. Contact David Brown, 54l-2990, ext. 215; Email david.brown@sba.gov; or register online at www.sba.gov/hi and click on the “Online Registration” URL under “Spotlight”.

Let Honolulu Vote Update

Aloha all - Time to share some LET HONOLULU VOTE (LHV) news with all of you and to ask for a little feedback.

TV STARS? Paul Smith and I were interviewed by Malia Zimmerman, of Hawaii Reporter, for her Olelo television program News Behind the News. It will air next Monday, February 19, at 6PM on Channel 54. Malia's program will give us some valuable visibility. And the program will include some information that may help you explain to people what we're doing and why. The program schedule also can be found on our website.

I invite you to visit Malia's website, HAWAIIREPORTER.COM. Malia provides an excellent news source and has generously posted an LHV link on her website.

SIGNATURE COLLECTION EVENTS. Speaking of websites, we now plan to post signature collection events on our website, LETHNONOLULUVOTE.ORG. We want people to know where they can go to sign our petition. So when you schedule a signature collection event at a local mall or merchant, or even your church or social group, let us know and we'll post it. We'll also post the name and location of malls and stores that cooperate with us. That recognition may bring them more business, and may give you more leverage when you're asking for permission to collect on their premises.

Please remember, when a mall or store lets you collect, be considerate of vehicles and customers. We don't want to interfere with traffic flow - we want to be courteous guests who will be invited back again.

Events to be posted on the website should be passed along to Paul Smith, at lethonoluluvote@aol.com.

PETITION KITS. We have distributed more than 30 petition kits, which include petition forms, instructions and explanations, a table showing recent tax increases, volunteer cards, bumper stickers and voter registration forms. If any of you need more supplies, or have recruited volunteers who need supplies, let me know. I can be reached at 922-6188, or 381-4799.

ROAD SHOW. Please remember that both Paul Smith and I are available to address your groups to explain our effort.

MILESTONES. We won't be able to get our initiative on the ballot until November 2008. But the City Budget process occurs this summer. If by June we have enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, that will send a powerful message to the City Administration and the City Council. So I encourage each of you to collect, collect, collect.

HOW ARE WE DOING? We often get asked how many signatures we've collected so far. So we need occasional feedback from each of you to let us know how you're doing. And if there's something we can do to help you. Call us or email us occasionally with updates.

Mahalo to all of you for your help.

Bob Kessler
Co-Chair, LET HONOLULU VOTE
Ph. 922-6188
Cell 381-4799

Let Honolulu Vote Update

Aloha all - Time to share some LET HONOLULU VOTE (LHV) news with all of you and to ask for a little feedback.

TV STARS? Paul Smith and I were interviewed by Malia Zimmerman, of Hawaii Reporter, for her Olelo television program News Behind the News. It will air next Monday, February 19, at 6PM on Channel 54. Malia's program will give us some valuable visibility. And the program will include some information that may help you explain to people what we're doing and why. The program schedule also can be found on our website.

I invite you to visit Malia's website, HAWAIIREPORTER.COM. Malia provides an excellent news source and has generously posted an LHV link on her website.

SIGNATURE COLLECTION EVENTS. Speaking of websites, we now plan to post signature collection events on our website, LETHNONOLULUVOTE.ORG. We want people to know where they can go to sign our petition. So when you schedule a signature collection event at a local mall or merchant, or even your church or social group, let us know and we'll post it. We'll also post the name and location of malls and stores that cooperate with us. That recognition may bring them more business, and may give you more leverage when you're asking for permission to collect on their premises.

Please remember, when a mall or store lets you collect, be considerate of vehicles and customers. We don't want to interfere with traffic flow - we want to be courteous guests who will be invited back again.

Events to be posted on the website should be passed along to Paul Smith, at lethonoluluvote@aol.com.

PETITION KITS. We have distributed more than 30 petition kits, which include petition forms, instructions and explanations, a table showing recent tax increases, volunteer cards, bumper stickers and voter registration forms. If any of you need more supplies, or have recruited volunteers who need supplies, let me know. I can be reached at 922-6188, or 381-4799.

ROAD SHOW. Please remember that both Paul Smith and I are available to address your groups to explain our effort.

MILESTONES. We won't be able to get our initiative on the ballot until November 2008. But the City Budget process occurs this summer. If by June we have enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, that will send a powerful message to the City Administration and the City Council. So I encourage each of you to collect, collect, collect.

HOW ARE WE DOING? We often get asked how many signatures we've collected so far. So we need occasional feedback from each of you to let us know how you're doing. And if there's something we can do to help you. Call us or email us occasionally with updates.

Mahalo to all of you for your help.

Bob Kessler
Co-Chair, LET HONOLULU VOTE
Ph. 922-6188
Cell 381-4799

31st Annual SBH Conference to Look at Hawaii's Business and Economic Future

The 31st annual Small Business Hawaii Conference will be held next Wednesday, January 10 at the Ala Moana Hotel (Hibiscus Ballroom) from 8am to 2pm. It is the first major business and investment conference of the New Year and will combine information, education and networking with a individual speakers, panels and special events. It is an excellent opportunity for business owners-and their associates, clients or key employees-to get a running start on business ideas and alerts for 2007.

The theme of the Conference is "Small Business 2007: Contributing to Hawaii's Dynamic Economic Change."

Principal sponsors of the Conference include: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, The Systemcenter, Inc., ALTRES, Inc., CARE Hawaii, Inc., Hartmann Metals Corp., JS Services, Summerlin Insurance, HawaiiReporter, Peterson Sign Company, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Techniques Hawaii and Clear Channel/KSSK.

Among the speakers are: Cliff Slater of HonoluluTraffic.com, State Labor Director Nelson Befitel. City Deputy Prosecutor Chris Van Marter and State DCCA Director Mark Recktenwald.

There will be a legislative panel headed by new Senate President Colleen Hanabusa.

SBH's Small Business Success Awardees will share tips and secrets of success in Hawaii.

The keynote luncheon speaker is David Tyreman, owner of World Famous Company, LLC, and author of the book "World Famous." Basing his presentation on his own experience - going from being penniless to multi-millionaire by using his talents and creativity. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal CNN, MTV and several other top publications around the world. His clients include Polo Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Nike and Banana Republic

There will also be business awardees, exhibits, a silent auction and surprise guests at the SBH Conference.

Registration is $50; Special discount registration rates ($40) for SBH members and their guests.

For information, call Darlyn at 396-1724 or go online to www.smallbusinesshawaii.com.

University of Hawaii Professor Daniel W. Tuttle - One of My Heroes

Celebrating the Life of University of Hawaii Professor Daniel W. Tuttle - One of My Heroes

By Sen. Sam Slom, 12/29/2006 2:54:49 PM

Professor Daniel W. Tuttle courtesy of University of Hawaii Social Sciences Department

I mourn the death of University of Hawaii Professor Daniel W. Tuttle (December 23), but I celebrate his life. He was one of my role models and heroes.

Though he never sought it, Dan deserved much more recognition and gratitude, both from the University of Hawaii and the community than he was accorded. He also served with distinction with the Hawaii Education Association. He reported accurately and honestly on politics, but never played it. He was always professional, positive and helpful.

I concur with Midweek's political columnist Dan Boylan who said of Tuttle, "He was just way ahead of his time" referring to Dan's pioneering efforts in political polling and analysis.

READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE AT HAWAIIREPORTER.COM

SBH Pau Hana is First Social for New Year

The SBH Pau Hana social mixers are both successful and a major member benefit.

SBH’s membership events committee headed by Matt Muccio and Jesse James is providing a win-win event for member sponsors as well as members and their guests. The Pau Hana will be scheduled monthly, the second Thursday of every month, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

The next Pau Hana will be held Thursday January 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at member Valenti Print Group, 999 Waimanu Street. There will be pupu, beverages and networking, free to SBH members and only $5 for non-members.

Please join us and meet some old friends and new friends too.

If your SBH member business would like to host a future Pau Hana, please contact Matt at 947-8428 or Darlyn at SBH, 396-1724.

Do You Know the Preamble to Your State Constitution?

Do You Know the Preamble to Your State Constitution?

Alabama 1901 , Preamble . We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.

Alaska 1956, Preamble . We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.

Arizona 1911, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...

Arkansas 1874, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...

California 1879, Preamble . We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom.

Colorado 1876, Preamble . We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.

Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.

Delaware 1897, Preamble . Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.

Florida 1885, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...

Georgia 1777, Preamble . We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...

Hawaii 1959, Preamble . We , the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.

Idaho 1889, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.

Illinois 1870, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil l, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.

Indiana 1851, Preamble . We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.

Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings establish this Constitution.

Kansas 1859, Preamble . We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.

Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...

Louisiana 1921, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.

Maine 1820, Preamble . We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction.

Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...

Massachusetts 1780, Preamble . We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe .. In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction ..

Michigan 1908, Preamble le. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this Constitution.

Minnesota, 1857, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:

Mississippi 1890, Preamble . We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Al mighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.

Missouri 1845, Preamble . We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness .. Establish this Constitution .

Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ...

Nebraska 1875, Preamble . We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom .. Establish this Constitution.

Nevada 1864, Preamble . We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom establish this Constitution

New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V . Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.

New Jersey 1844, Preamble . We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.

New Mexico 1911, Preamble . We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty

New York 1846, Preamble . We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.

North Carolina 1868, Preamble . We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those

North Dakota 1889, Preamble . We , the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...

Ohio 1852, Preamble . We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common

Oklahoma 1907, Preamble . Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty ... establish this

Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences..

Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance

Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing

South Carolina, 1778, Preamble . We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

South Dakota 1889, Preamble . We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties

Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...

Texas 1845, Preamble . We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.

Utah 1896, Preamble . Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.

Vermont 1777, Preamble . Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man .

Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other

Washington 1889, Preamble . We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution

West Virginia 1872, Preamble . Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ..

Wisconsin 1848, Preamble . We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility

Wyoming 1890, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties .. establish this Constitution.

After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out -of-control federal courts are wrong! Please note that at no time is anyone told that they must worship God.

“Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.” - William Penn

HHUA Community Forums Monday & Wednesday

"THE CONGESTION CRISIS

Spending Billions to Create More Traffic Congestion"


HHUA Transportation Forum Mon Nov 13th, 11:30am - 2 pm
Japanese Cultural Center, Manoa Room 5th Floor
Ted Balaker - Why Mobility Matters
John Charles - Property Tax Abatements for Transit Oriented Developments

HHUA Community Groups Workshop Wed Nov 15th, 5-7 pm,
State Capitol Auditorium
Ted Balaker - Facing Up to the Mobility Crisis

John Charles - A Citizen's Guide to "Smart" Growth

SBH & HawaiiReporter.com @ Next Step Shelter

The following are photos and lnks shot at the Next Step homeless shelter on October 28. HawaiiReporter.com and Small Business Hawaii members got together to throw a Halloween Birthday party for the children there.

Click on each photo to see a larger version. (Hosted at photographer's website on Flickr.com & BuzzNet)











Click on the following image to see more photos at BuzzNet.com:

Year End Pau Hana Socials Finish 2006

The Small Business Hawaii business Pau Hana social mixers are proving to be a success and a major member benefit. A new format created by SBH’s membership events committee headed by Matt Muccio and Jesse James is providing a win-win event for member sponsors as well as members and their guests.

The Pau Hana will be scheduled monthly, the second Thursday of every month, 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

Aaron Okamoto of American Carpet One hosted a well attended Pau Hana on October 12. More than 100 business owners attended. Food, fun and door prizes were plentiful.

The next Pau Hana will be held Thursday, November 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at member Furniture Plus Design, 560 N. Nimitz Highway. There will be pupu, beverages and networking, free to SBH members and only $5 for non-members.

Plan to join us and meet some old friends and new friends too.

The December Pau Hana will be Thursday, December 14 at member Valenti Print Group.

If your SBH member business would like to host a future Pau Hana, please contact Matt at 947-8428 or Darlyn at SBH, 396-1724.

SBH - Hawaii Reporter at NextStep Shelter Tonight

MEDIA ADVISORY From Small Business Hawaii (SBH) 396-1724

FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006 - 6 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.
CONTACT: Darlyn (782-1612) or Malia (306-3161)

SMALL BUSINESS HAWAII (SBH) MEMBERS, HAWAII REPORTER, RALLY TOGETHER TO THROW BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR KIDS AT KAKAAKO HOMELESS SHELTER (WITH A HALLOWEEEN TWIST!)

KAKAAKO, HAWAII: On Saturday, October 28, Small Business Hawaii
members and HawaiiReporter staff will host a birthday party for seven
children living at the Kakaako homeless shelter ranging in age from 1
year old Marymeck Walter to 17 year old Tmlast Kimout. The other
birthdays being celebrated are for 2 year-old Jonathan Ten, 3
year-old Rena Aifana Meicho, 6-year-old Jennifer Valen, 8-year-old
Hokulani Kaahanui and 8-year-old Daisey Betiru.

The Saturday, October 28 event begins just before 6 p.m. and ends at
7:30 p.m. at the Next Step Kakaako Homeless Shelter near Pier 1. The
birthday cake will be brought out around 7 p.m., and at 7:30, the
children will be able to watch the DVD movie, " Monsters Inc."

Several small businesses that are part of Small Business Hawaii's
2,000 members donated a bouncy house, goods for the new Aloha Store,
school supplies, goodie bags with some early Halloween treats and
Halloween costumers.

Volunteers, including the Girl Scouts of Hawaii, will be on hand to
make crafts and paint pumpkins with the kids, and give them the
opportunity to have their face painted by the more artistic members
of SBH.

There are nearly 100 children and 200 adults living in the Kakaako
Homeless Shelter. Governor Linda Lingle set up the homeless shelter
in conjunction with the non-profit, the Next Step Project.

* The media are invited to attend at any time.

SPECIFIC DONATIONS INCLUDE: Education Works (school supplies); AIG
Hawaii (dental floss & yo-yos)The Systemcenter, Inc. and 1HotGarage
(Cash donation); Jillynn J. Rotolo from Bank of Hawaii (Bouncy
House); ALTRES (supplies for Aloha Store), Edwards Enterprises
(Composition books for kids); Wally Amos' Chip & Cookie (cookies);
Safeway (Pali) discount on 100 pumpkins; Aloha Petroleum (candy);
KSSK/Clear Channel Communications (shirts and CDs); Sprint (11
backpacks and other goodies); Lex Brodie (t-shirts); Cheryl Lee (gift
bags with beauty products); Christina M. Cotton and friends
(Halloween costumes and volunteers); Kualapuu Ranch (cash donation);
MacMouse.com (Popcorn, popcorn machine, healthy snacks and water);
Macy's (Kahala) (bags to hold goodies); Frances Hardy (toys and
toiletries); Hawaii Reporter (100 pumpkins and decorating kits -
Malia Zimmerman and Jay McWilliams, coordinators for the event with
SBH); Hanni Hartmann, Hartmann Metals Corporation (candy), and Nancy
Stone, public school teacher (face painting kits and brushes).

* What the Homeless Shelter's Aloha Store Always Needs More of:

Diapers, powdered milk for infants, baby wipes, feminine products,
pads and tampons, deodorant,laundry detergent, large size and we will
place in small zip lock bags, children's under wear, small size
shampoos and conditioners (showers take place at Ala Moana or Kakaako
park), School supplies, paper, pens, pencils, etc. and hair brushes.

Small business Hawaii (SBH), is a private, independent, statewide
business advocacy organization founded in 1976 by Lex Brodie and
involved in community education, literacy and keiki protection.

Conference on Business Opportunities in the Islands

THREE WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER - SIGN UP NOW!

The Department of the Interior is pleased to announce that plans are still going forward for the Secretary of the Interior's Conference on Business Opportunities in the Islands in Honolulu, November 13-14, 2006, and YOU ARE INVITED to join us there!

Featured Speakers

The Honorable Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary of the Interior
The Honorable Linda Lingle, Governor of Hawaii
The Honorable Mufi Hannemann, Mayor of Honolulu
Lieutenant General Daniel Leaf, Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
and the leaders of the seven U.S.-affiliated territories and freely associated states!


Learn about dynamic opportunities in many diverse and growing sectors, including:


* Large-scale public infrastructure work of all types (water, power, telecommunications) across all the areas, including efforts to improve energy efficiency. Meet the utility heads from Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia!

* The significant growth in military construction on Guam over the next 10 years, which will require a large amount of new support infrastructure as well as support industries, due to the relocation of 20,000 military personnel and dependents to Guam. Representatives of the Naval Facilities Command, which is responsible for most of the development work, will be joining us on for a panel discussion!

* Tourism of all kinds: these areas are some of the most pristine, beautiful, and unique members of the American family, and present a wealth of opportunities for small- and large-scale hotel/resort development aimed at a wide variety of clientele, as well as opportunities for niches like adventure and ecotourism.

* Shipping/transportation - many of these areas enjoy exemptions or special status under existing cabotage laws and are strategically located near many of the fastest-growing markets in the world; in addition, most of them have excellent air- and seaport facilities that are undergoing upgrades and expansion. Hear from the CEO of Matson Navigation, James Andrasick, and Continental - Air Micronesia Vice President Wally Dias, as well as representatives of the port authorities from several areas.

* AND MORE - explore sessions on specialty products, aquaculture, hospital and health care services development, and much more. Visit www.businessopportunitiesconference.com for more details and the full agenda!


You'll also have a chance to learn about unique incentives for doing business in the U.S. territories and freely associated states, straight from representatives of the local departments of commerce, and to network with island and mainland business and government leaders from both the islands and the fifty states.

Space is limited, REGISTER NOW. Visit www.businessopportunitiesconference.com to register. The registration fee is $185; REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE THE CONFERENCE RATE AT THE WAIKIKI MARRIOTT HOTEL!

Joseph Gecan
(202) 208-6638

Angela Williams
(202) 208-3003

Office of Insular Affairs
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 219-1989 Fax
www.doi.gov/oia
www.businessopportunitiesconference.com

The U.S. Department of the Interior does not endorse any business opportunity in any area. Potential partners/investors/bidders must conduct their own due diligence.

YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US. You are receiving this email because you are registered with SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search. Click here or reply to this email to request removal from future mailings from the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding future economic development events.

SBH Pau Hana October 12

SBH PAU HANA FOR OCTOBER 12

FREE FOR SBH MEMBERS, $5 FOR NON-MEMBERS!!!

October 12, 2006
5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM

Hosted By:

American Carpet One

Networking: with Small Business Hawaii Members and Guests.
Food, Fun, and Music hosted by American Carpet One,

(And Beer and Wine Hosted by The SBH Events Committee)

Address: 302 Sand Island Access Road
Directions: See below:

Honolulu Remembers - Never Forget 9-11

Mayor Mufi Hannemann is inviting the government officials and the public to join in the "Honolulu Remembers … Never Forget" candlelight march in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This is the event that honors police, fire, emergency medical personnel and members of the armed forces who performed heroically on that fateful day five years ago.

The march will start at the steps of the Honolulu Police Department headquarters on South Beretania Street on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. A brief ceremony will be held after which the walk to the Honolulu Fire Department headquarters on South & Queen Streets will commence, and proceed on to the Federal Building at the makai end of Punchbowl Street. After that the march will proceed back up Punchbowl Street and end at Honolulu Hale near the eternal flame for the conclusion of the observance. Parking will be available at the municipal lot on Alapai Street.

• Mayor Will Lead Rememberence Walk, HawaiiReporter.com, 9-6-06
  

Share Your SBH Anniversary Memories

Small Business Hawaii is celebrating its 30th anniversary this
Saturday at the Ala Moana Hotel. We are rounding up some thoughts
from SBH members that we can publish beforehand about the great work
SBH has done over the last three decades and/or the ways SBH might
have helped your business (ie lobbying, direct advice, networking,
etc)

Can you send comments (around two or three sentences or more is ok if
not too long) to Malia Zimmerman at Hawaii Reporter? Her email is
Malia@hawaiireporter.com She is publishing some of the comments in a
story about SBH and we may use them at the dinner.

Gene Ward to Speak at East Oahu Breakfast Club

THE EAST OAHU BREAKFAST CLUB
proudly presents

September 2006 Guest Speaker:
Gene Ward
Candidate for State Legislature, House of Representatives
District 17: Hawai`i Kai to Makapu`u

Topic: "Issues affecting Hawaii Kai"

Please join us next week Tuesday as Gene Ward talks about his experience in the Peace Corps and East Timor and about major issues affecting your pocketbook in the East Oahu area such as the Ka Iwi Cabins project.

Hawaii Kai Golf Course Clubhouse
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Meeting starts at 7am to 8:15am. Be there!

Please RSVP to Kevin Nitta at http://us.f310.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=pmatsumoto@hawaii.rr.com or 395-5492 by Monday, September 11, 2006.

Breakfast will be $9. Don't forget to RSVP as space is limited.

Peter Matsumoto is on the SBH board and a member of Small Business Hawaii. Speaker Gene Ward is also an SBH member.

Patriot Day - September 11, 2006

On September 11, 2001, thousands of people died as a result of horrific terrorist attacks on this country. On December 18th, 2001, Congress, by a joint resolution, designated September 11 as Patriot Day, in honor of the victims and heroes of that day. The joint resolution requests that the President issue a proclamation each year calling upon citizens to mark the day with a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 AM eastern daylight time, the moment when the first attack occurred, and with appropriate ceremonies, services, activities and the flying of the United States flag at half-staff.

For additional information about Patriot Day, please visit our web site, www.americanflags.org, click on News and Notes, and then click Half-Staffing Info. You can also reach us via phonem at (412) 261-1776

PAYCHECKS HAWAII endorses Congressman Ed Case for U.S. Senate

Today, PAYCHECKS HAWAII announces its endorsement of Democrat Congressman Ed Case, for the United States Senate. It is the first of several contested primary endorsements to be made by PAYCHECKS HAWAII.

PAYCHECKS HAWAII spokeman, JS Services business owner Jack Schneider, said, "While the majority of our endorsements are made for state office, we believe that the race for U.S. Senate is critical to Hawaii-and to small business. Of all the candidates for this office this year, we believe the business community would best benefit from the election of Congressman Case. From the time he was in the State House of Representatives, Ed Case has been independent, energetic, accessible to small business, has worked hard for beneficial jobs legislation while advocating reforms to help lower the cost of doing business in Hawaii. We think he is the best candidate and join with other business organizations to urge employers, employees and all voters to support Ed Case for Senate."

PAYCHECKS HAWAII has several key functions: (1) each year after the state Legislature adjourns, it rates each of the 76 state legislators on their support for small business during the Session. Lawmakers are rated, regardless of political party, from #1, "most supportive and outspoken advocate for a better business climate," to #5, "least supportive of small business and an improved Hawaii business climate." (Ratings appear in the June issue of Small Business News and online at www.SmallBusinessHawaii.com.); (2) to identify, encourage, and support the candidacy of business-experienced candidates for elective office, regardless of political party; (3) to endorse candidates for office, regardless of political party affiliation and (4) to sponsor community meetings and debates between candidates in order to educate and inform the community regarding business and other important issues.

PAYCHECKS HAWAII, the private, independent, non-partisan political action affiliate of Small Business Hawaii (SBH), founded in 1984 by Lex Brodie and Sam Slom, is dedicated to improving Hawaii's business climate. PAYCHECKS HAWAII is politically active, in a non-partisan manner, every two years during Hawaii's state election cycle.

Contact PAYCHECKS HAWAII at 808-396-1725, FAX 808-396-1726, at 6600 Kalanianaole Highway, Suite 212, Honolulu, HI 96825.